“For some reason all activity, all happiness on the part of other people made me feel like vomiting. I was aware that my own life was finished and was slowly and painfully guttering out. What earthly reason had I to concern myself with the lives of the fools, the rabble-people who were fit and healthy, ate well, slept well, and copulated well and who had never experienced a particle of my sufferings or felt the wings of death every minute brushing against their faces?”
Written by Sadegh Hedayat, this novel is a profound exploration of the human psyche, narrated by a man who is blind and thus forced to confront the world through his senses and imagination. The story delves into the complexities of identity, the nature of reality, and the struggle for self-understanding amidst a backdrop of political and social unrest in Iran. Hedayat's unique narrative style and philosophical musings have cemented 'The Blind Owl' as a classic of modern literature. more
Sadegh Hedayat was an Iranian writer known for his unique literary style and profound insights into social realities. His works often explore themes of human nature, loneliness, and madness. more
“There was so much human suffering in these scenes that I could not respond to it.”
“God is more concerned about your character than your comfort.”